Applications in Various Industries:
- Industrial Use: Used as a bleaching agent in the pulp and paper industry.
Employed in wastewater treatment and chemical synthesis (e.g., production of peracetic acid). - Household Use: Used as a disinfectant and antiseptic for cleaning wounds and surfaces.
- Cosmetic and Personal Care: Found in hair bleaching and teeth whitening products.
Where is Hydrogen Peroxide Found?
- Natural Sources: Produced in small amounts by certain enzymes in living organisms.
- Industrial Production: Produced through the anthraquinone process or electrolysis of sulfuric acid.
- Consumer Products: Found in disinfectants, bleaching agents, and personal care products.